By diannevd October 02, 2013
I have been falsely billed by this company for over $7,000. When I tried to call and settle the problem I only got a message, "Hey, this is Bill...call me back." What kind of message is that for a reputable company? I never received a return call, my credit has been greatly effected, and I am still fighting the false billing! ...read more
By Golden Investments Corporation February 18, 2009
Merchant Circle Merchants- Several years ago when my wife and I were going through financial difficulties, in the dead of winter when I could not afford to purchase firewood, Sierra Pallet Company donated enough wood to last us the winter. Thank you for being there. Because of th above action, I would reccommend Sierra Pallet to any business that needs a vendor of pallets. Their business of a "pallet yard" is so orderly and clean as to impress anyone. I used to manage a pallet yard and I know how impressed I was when I saw their layout. ...read more
Organizations need a coherent and comprehensive model to guide them to improve. Choice Consulting follows the same model as the ISO Standard. The PDCA – Plan Do Check Act Model. The Choice Consulting Model utilizes this model to guide the organization using a strategic map grounded in a systems approach. The quality principles are employed to guide decisions and actions. This allows the organization to analyze and understand, map strategies, and make strategic and fact based decisions that are sustainable. Choice Consulting Model Part 1 PLAN - Organizational Assessment (OA) and Strategic Planning: Choice Consulting provides an assessment instrument and assists companies to organize and coordinate an Organizational Assessment. The assessment report identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement for organizations. Facilitate training that promotes understanding of improvement and strategic planning. Use OA data to identify long and short term goals and objectives along with action plans. OUTCOME: Agreement on organizational strengths and opportunities for improvement, Strategic Plan and stakeholder agreement on strategies, timelines, responsibilities, and resources needed. Choice Consulting Model Part 2 DO - Implementation: Choice Consulting coordinates the execution of the internationally recognized quality management system, ISO 9000, into the organization. The ISO Standard is aligned with the criteria for achieving the Baldrige Award. The ISO 9000 Standard has increased efficiency and effectiveness in organizations around the world. Provide training and support in identified areas. Provide templates, samples, protocols, and support. Assist in the development of and provide oversight for processes to monitor implementation. Train staff, hold meetings, and support OUTCOME: Implementation of the Strategic Plan and a quality management system. Choice Consulting Model Part 3 CHECK - Process and System Management: Choice Consulting assists with the development of processes that promote continuous improvement to accountability. Ongoing management reviews and corrective and preventive actions to ensure customer satisfaction is reached. Internal auditing results of departments using statistical reports. OUTCOME: Effective and efficient operations and respect for reaching ISO 9000 a standard of quality understood throughout the community. Choice Consulting Model Part 4 ACT - Continuous Improvement: Once your custom ISO process system is in place and operating, it is necessary to continually monitor and make improvements. Choice Consulting: Your ISO Partner If your business is in need of a ISO procedures plan, or if you are struggling with your current system, Choice Consulting can help you with your ISO Certification needs. Choice Consulting 7561 Whimbleton Way Reno, NV 89511 (425) 876-5742 ...read more
By Choice Consulting April 13, 2012
Choice Consulting: ISO Certification Specialists Specializing in ISO 9000 Certification, Choice Consulting works with a wide variety of organizations in the areas of manufacturing, health care, education, government, service industry and non- profit. Choice Consulting... Helping You and Your Business Put All the ISO Pieces Together! We involve numerous experts and partners to work with your staff, and will also bring an array of tools, materials and strategies to help facilitate and monitor sustainable improvement. Choice Consulting uses a variety of activities to assist organizations with organizational assessment (OA), strategic planning and the implementation of ISO 9000 to the certification of the organization. In our experience, many consultants use a “canned” or “one-size-fits-all” approach to the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. The result of this approach is that YOU work for the system rather than the SYSTEM WORKING FOR YOU. Choice Consulting works with you and your employees to tailor the QMS documentation to your specific operation, and keep the documentation simple and to a minimum. The only documentation you should need is what is required for your organization and anything else that you believe will add value to the system. Choice Consulting: Strategies That Are Built on Success In addition to preparing the QMS Documentation which includes the Quality Manual, Quality Procedures and any needed forms, Choice Consulting will help you implement the system by: -Helping you establish the required Quality Policy and Quality Objectives – a requirement -Helping you define your QMS processes and flowchart them to describe the interaction – a requirement -Training your Management Representative as needed – Management Rep is a requirement -Training the staff, including top management, regarding the requirements -Helping with the selection of the Registrar (Certifying Body), and the selection of the Registrar’s Auditor(s) -Insuring you have an effective process for controlling documents&records; – a requirement -Insuring you have an effective process for controlling nonconforming product – a requirement -Insuring you have an effective corrective and preventive action process – a requirement -Conducting your required internal audits – internal audits required -Assisting in your first required management review and preparing the required record of the review Can Choice Consulting help me if I already have an ISO system in place? YES! If you already have a QMS documentation system that is weighing you down and you are struggling to maintain it, or you don’t believe it adds value to your organization, Choice Consulting will assess it’s effectiveness and propose how it can be streamlined and simplified. ...read more
By Choice Consulting April 13, 2012
The U.S. has one of the safest food supplies in the world. One main reason for this is the way in which the food is packaged. Balancing food packaging needs, consumer desires and the impact on the environment are the responsibilities of the food packaging companies. ...read more
Hospitals handle various types of hazardous waste. Typical hospital waste includes things such as discarded medical equipment, used needles, medications and bodily fluids. These types of waste must be handled with care and disposed of properly. Hospitals must have a plan and procedure in place to faci... ...read more